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Monday, August 6, 2012

Stapelia gigantea - Stafish Plant


Scientific name: Stapelia gigantea
Common names: Starfish Plant, Giant Toad Plant, Zulu Giant, 
Carrion Plant, Carrion Flower

Family: Asclepiadaceae, Apocynaceae
Origin: South Africa
Category: Cactus and succulents
Photo taken at: : Floria 2012

The plant exudes a foul odour to attract flies for pollination.


How to Grow - refer to links below:
1. University of Connecticut website here.
2. Dave's Garden here.


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